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Musical Fidelity X-AS100
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Rating
Reviewed by:
John
(Audiophile)

Review Date
August 22, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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4.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

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Review 1 of 2

Summary:
This is one heck of an amp. Hook this up with a good preamp and it will do wonders. Try Transparent Audio with it this will bring out the best of this amp.

System :
MF XRAY
MF XPRE (Class A single ended triode tube preamp)
MF XAS100
Transparent Wave Super
Transparent MusicLink Super
Sonu Faber Electa Amator

Strengths:
Deep soundstage, liquid treble and punchy bass!

Weaknesses:
Too cheap to be considered by some audiophiles


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Rating
Reviewed by:
Sam
(Audiophile)

Review Date
May 5, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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4.20 of 5, 5.00 votes

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Review 2 of 2

Summary:
A beautiful flexible amp, rated 100w but sounds much more
powerful, 35 amps peak power, compact unique design which I
like very much, silver capsule shape is very eye catching.

Now the sound which departs from the traditional MF sound
which has been on the warm side of nuetral. This amp is capable of very detailed nuetral presentation. Use proper
cables and you will get all the subtle details and deep
wide sound stage. Vocals are very natural with great extension, bass is tight and deep, treble is liquid and
extended. Power supply is remote in its own box which
contributes to clean sound.

Bi-amping couldn't be easier thanks to mono/stereo button
which allows you to operate MF X-AS100 as monoblock amp.
This amp is perfect partner for MF X-P100 preamp which
shares same design and great sound. Price is right also
as Audio Advisor is selling for $995. Recent rating of
MF nu-vista amp as Stereophile Class A amp shows MF is
entering the top ranks of audiophile gear, not just value
for the money. Strongest recommendation for amp at this
price range. My system:

Musical Fidelity X-Ray cd player
0.5m SilverAudio Hyacinth
Musical Fidelity X-P100 preamp
0.5m SilverAudio Hyacinth
Musical Fidelity X-AS100 amp x 2 (bi-amped)
6ft AudioQuest Argent speaker cables
PSB Silver-i speakers

Also: Shunyata Powersnakes AC cords (these are great!)

Strengths:
natural detail, excellent imaging, easy bi-amping

Similar Products Used:
Musical Fidelity A3 integrated amp, other MF amps


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